Baroque and Roll: A Music History Tour in Central London

1 h 45 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Discover the rich music history of London on a walking tour through the historic areas of St. James and Mayfair. Learn about the legendary figures of music who have been drawn to London over the last 300 years, and see where they created, lived, and performed.

See where the stars partied in the Swinging Sixties, where Handel composed his greatest works including the Messiah, where icons of music from Chopin to Jimi Hendrix stayed when performing in London, where the Bee Gees wrote their greatest hits, where John Lennon first met Yoko Ono, where David Bowie was photographed for the Ziggy Stardust album cover and where Britain's first pop star met his untimely demise.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Londonsbestbyfoot

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–15 years) · Youth (16–24 years) · Adults (26–64 years) · Seniors (65–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: A qualified expert guide

Itinerary

St. James's

5 min

We start the tour at this Christopher Wren designed church consecrated in 1684
The White Cube, Mason's Yard

5 min

An historic yard dating back to the 17th century. This is where John met Yoko in an art gallery in 1966.
Green Park

2 min

See where the Fireworks Music composed by GF Handel for King George II was first performed in 1749
Stop 4

5 min

The Irving Berlin song "Puttin' on the Ritz" was performed here in live broadcasts in the 1930's. Noel Coward, known as "The Master" was a regular diner.
3 Savile Row

5 min

Where the Beatles gave what would be their last performance on the rooftop of this building.
St. George's Church

5 min

Known as "Handel's Church". He was a regular attender, chose the organ as well selected the very first organist. It is celebrating it's 300th anniversary this year. Amongst an array of well known people several Prime Minsters as well as a US President have been married here.
Handel Hendrix House

5 min

See where the legends of music, George Frederic Handel and Jimi Hendrix, lived as neighbours, separated only by a brick wall and 200 years!